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This Woman Couldn’t Decide Which Dog To Adopt So She Bought The Entire Shelter
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This Woman Couldn’t Decide Which Dog To Adopt So She Bought The Entire Shelter

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Choosing which adorable dog to adopt from an animal shelter is hard for anybody. But it was particularly hard for Danielle Eden when she visited a dog shelter in Israel. All of the abandoned animals were in such desperate need of rescuing that she didn’t know which one to pick. So she picked them all. All 250 of them.

Eden is no stranger to animal adoption. She’s co-founder of Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary, an animal rescue center in Ontario, and she’s saved stray dogs from appalling conditions from all corners of the globe.

But this was the worst shelter she’d ever seen. 250 dogs were living in a rat-infested space designed for 70 and the animals were filthy and fighting over scraps of food. Faced with such a dilemma, there was only one solution: she bought the entire dog rescue operation. Since then she’s managed to relocate 90 dogs within Israel and another 25 have been taken to her sanctuary in Ontario. Eventually, she hopes to bring all of the dogs to Canada. If a dog is a man’s best friend then Danielle Eden is certainly a dog’s best friend.

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The shelter in Israel was the worst that Danielle Eden had seen

The dogs were kept in awful conditions. 250 lived in a space designed for 70

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The shelter was infested with rats and the dogs were fighting over food

Unable to decide which dog to adopt, Eden decided to adopt all of them

She bought the entire shelter and started to find new homes for them

90 have already been relocated within Israel and another 25 have been brought to her sanctuary in Ontario

More than half of those brought to Canada have already been adopted

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Thanks to Danielle, the dogs have been given a new leash of life

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LisaFleming
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps we should encourage Israel to use a tiny portion of the freaking billions we hand them every year from our own tax money for their military, to use a tiny bit for humane animal treatment.

Koshka
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You wish! I am an Israeli and a cat lover. My youngest, Tuli, was adopted from a shelter. people here simply don't give money to animal charities. The biggest org does annual fundraisers with a couple of local celebs, but even they struggle. I buy cat food for shelters from time to time and feed the strays around my house. This is what I personally can do.

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TamaraHeikalo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Curious how she succeeded in getting 75 adopted within Isreal, yet they were not being adopted before she came on the scene. Such a wonderful story. Sigh... what I'd do if I had that kind of financial wherewithal... I know this sentiment is shared by many of you, too!

JayneJunemann
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

probably a bath and a location that smelled better without rats alone helped bring around people to adopt....

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HeatherOgden
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a great thing she did and she is a hero to all dogs but I hope someone is looking into that shelter in Israel to make sure that their standards are raised higher for any new shelter dogs they take in

MarkFergel
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had the same thought. What's to stop this shelter (and owners) from doing it again?

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HeidiFancher
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Touching is an understatement. This woman has a heart of gold. Thank you Danielle for saving these worthy dogs!

BradWescott
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You get a new life! You get a new life! And you get a new life!" Take that Oprah. I wish the best for all these dogs.

Donegalsean
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im very happy for these boys, now they have a Home! God bless you Danielle Eden!!

CheyenneWilson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sweet she didn't want to save just one she wanted the whole shelter

NiyaValkova
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The same struggle is faced by animal rights' activists in Bulgaria! Please if anyone with a little power reads this comment and is interested in sharing some good practises , contact me :)

MaureenHeartwood
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ruffs on those coats are made of coyote fur, not dog hair. Wildlife fur trapping is a different issue from pet adoption, although still worth bringing up. Ironically, dog hair apparel is made without harming the dogs. Here's a link critical of Canada Goose's "fur policy" : http://furbearerdefenders.com/other-faqs/what-about-canada-goose

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DasjaHusBelle
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ever been to romania pr bulgaria or spain or turkey? Same story....

Jean Angel
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What can I say but WOW Danielle! Mere words cannot express how I feel about the magnificent thing you did to help these dogs. I wish there were a zillion more like you. Thank you, thank you so much.

jetmastergames
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the last statement " Thanks to Danielle, the dogs have been given a new leash of life" oh, god the puns!

SonjaDusheva
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Бог да те пази и закриля! Даниел, ти си едно огромно ходещо сърце! Моля се да има повече такива Човеци като теб по света!!!

BreezySally
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes someone people claim to love animals and continue to eat them and wear fur. It makes no sense. If you love animals, go vegan. Simple.

LisaFleming
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps we should encourage Israel to use a tiny portion of the freaking billions we hand them every year from our own tax money for their military, to use a tiny bit for humane animal treatment.

Koshka
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You wish! I am an Israeli and a cat lover. My youngest, Tuli, was adopted from a shelter. people here simply don't give money to animal charities. The biggest org does annual fundraisers with a couple of local celebs, but even they struggle. I buy cat food for shelters from time to time and feed the strays around my house. This is what I personally can do.

Load More Replies...
TamaraHeikalo
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Curious how she succeeded in getting 75 adopted within Isreal, yet they were not being adopted before she came on the scene. Such a wonderful story. Sigh... what I'd do if I had that kind of financial wherewithal... I know this sentiment is shared by many of you, too!

JayneJunemann
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

probably a bath and a location that smelled better without rats alone helped bring around people to adopt....

Load More Replies...
HeatherOgden
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a great thing she did and she is a hero to all dogs but I hope someone is looking into that shelter in Israel to make sure that their standards are raised higher for any new shelter dogs they take in

MarkFergel
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had the same thought. What's to stop this shelter (and owners) from doing it again?

Load More Replies...
HeidiFancher
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Touching is an understatement. This woman has a heart of gold. Thank you Danielle for saving these worthy dogs!

BradWescott
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You get a new life! You get a new life! And you get a new life!" Take that Oprah. I wish the best for all these dogs.

Donegalsean
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im very happy for these boys, now they have a Home! God bless you Danielle Eden!!

CheyenneWilson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sweet she didn't want to save just one she wanted the whole shelter

NiyaValkova
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The same struggle is faced by animal rights' activists in Bulgaria! Please if anyone with a little power reads this comment and is interested in sharing some good practises , contact me :)

MaureenHeartwood
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ruffs on those coats are made of coyote fur, not dog hair. Wildlife fur trapping is a different issue from pet adoption, although still worth bringing up. Ironically, dog hair apparel is made without harming the dogs. Here's a link critical of Canada Goose's "fur policy" : http://furbearerdefenders.com/other-faqs/what-about-canada-goose

Load More Replies...
DasjaHusBelle
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ever been to romania pr bulgaria or spain or turkey? Same story....

Jean Angel
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What can I say but WOW Danielle! Mere words cannot express how I feel about the magnificent thing you did to help these dogs. I wish there were a zillion more like you. Thank you, thank you so much.

jetmastergames
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the last statement " Thanks to Danielle, the dogs have been given a new leash of life" oh, god the puns!

SonjaDusheva
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Бог да те пази и закриля! Даниел, ти си едно огромно ходещо сърце! Моля се да има повече такива Човеци като теб по света!!!

BreezySally
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes someone people claim to love animals and continue to eat them and wear fur. It makes no sense. If you love animals, go vegan. Simple.

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